It’s the time for Mid-Autumn season 2026! Let’s celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) & Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) Mid-Autumn Family FUN (MAFF) 2026! This is an annual festive event jointly organised by SCCC and SCO, now in its fourth edition, taking place from 19-20 September 2026 at SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall. MAFF transforms Singapore’s CBD into a vibrant destination for families to experience the rich and traditional practices of Mid-Autumn Festival.
MAFF 2026 will feature 25 family friendly activities, including a crowd favourite cute Mid-Autumn rooftop installations, mooncake tasting, interactive lantern walks, moon and stargazing, hands on workshops, free craft activities, cultural performances and many more.
MAFF 2026 Key Highlights
There are many programmes and activities taking place during MAFF 2026. Here are the MAFF 2026 key highlights!
Bit Bit Forest Mid-Autumn Light Up!
You can’t miss the cute and adorable Bit Bit Forest Mid-Autumn Light Up! art installations at MAFF 2026! Spot them at SCCC’s Roof Garden and Concourse! There are five giant inflatable bunnies, it’s Bit Bit, a popular character created by Hong Kong designer and artist Chan Siu Kau. They will be on display from the Mid-Autumn season through the year-end festive period from 11 September to 13 December 2026.
Concert by SCO: A Voyage of Voices: Moonbound
Another MAFF 2026 key highlight would be Concert by SCO: A Voyage of Voices: Moonbound concert. The first of a new concert series celebrating Singapore’s diversity, jointly presented by SCO and SCCC and supported by Ministry of Culture, Community, and the Youth (MCCY).
Led by Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong in his much loved Ah De, the concert will bring audience on a journey from Singapore’s early coolie days to modern Singapore, showcasing how new immigrants integrate into local culture, through moon-inspired Chinese orchestral music performance, festive riddles and vibrant storytelling.
Other MAFF 2026 Programme Highlights
There are many more exciting and fun MAFF 2026 programme and activities. Here are the other MAFF 2026 programme highlights!
Free Activities
Performing Just For You!
A lively line-up of storytelling children’s showcases, traditional dance, cross talk, singing and cultural performances at SCCC Concourse, featuring local arts groups and performers.
- Venue: SCCC Concourse Level 1
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 1pm – 7pm
The Activities Village
Get hands on with craft activities, unleash your creativity and create your own Mid-Autumn accessories, from adorable ear headbands to colourful cellophane fans!
- Venue: SCCC Concourse Level 1 (Rabbit Ear Headband Making) | SCO Exhibition Halls 1-2 (Cellophane Fans Making)
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 1pm – 7pm
Gathering @ L7
Enjoy a lively showcase of performances and interactive activities, from Chinese Orchestra duet performances, rib-tickling Xiang Sheng (cross talk) skills, lantern riddles and talk on Mid-Autumn Festival traditions.
- Venue: SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall Level 7
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 1pm – 7pm
Amazing Moongazing
Head up to SCCC Roof Garden, spend an evening under the Singapore’s CBD moonlit sky. Get up close to the moon with ITE College East Astronomy Club while enjoying music under the stars by local singer-songwriter Jason Yu.
- Venue: SCCC Roof Garden
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 7pm – 9pm
The Makers’ Loft: Upcycled Lantern Making
Learn how to give everyday simple items a new lease of life, upcycle and transform them into your very own unique lantern – all in the spirit of sustainability!
- Venue: SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall Level 7
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 1pm – 7pm
The Hanfu Wardrobe Corner
Dress up in Hanfu (traditional Chinese attire), take complimentary photos at the photo booth, and create memorable Mid-Autumn moments with family and friends.
- Venue: SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall Level 7
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 1pm – 7pm
The Mid-Autumn Mooncake Fiesta
Foodies alert! Time for Mid-Autumn Mooncake fiesta, enjoy free samples from a delightful selection of traditional and new-flavoured mooncakes from iconic local heritage brands and speciality bakeries, alongside a curated selection of herbal teas.
- Venue: SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall Level 7
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 1pm – 7pm
Mass Lantern Walk: Talking to the Moon
An immersive and interactive mass lantern walk that you can go with your family and friends, discover Mid-Autumn Festival traditions through this unique storytelling experience.
- Venue: SCCC, Singapore Conference Hall, Marina Bay Fire Station
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 7:30pm – 8:30pm (Registration starts at 7pm at SCO Exhibition Hall 3)
Dreams Under One Moon
Bring your cellophane fan that you created at the craft activity booth to the room. Watch it come to life under enchanting lights, and catch immersive theatre performances at selected timings throughout the day!
- Venue: SCCC Practice Room Level 10
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 2:30pm – 3pm, 4pm – 4:30pm, 5:30pm – 6pm
Mid-Autumn Memory Wall
Visitors to MAFF 2026 are invited to pen down their favourite memory of Mid-Autumn Festival and contribute to a growing wall of memories across generations on the Mid-Autumn Memory Wall.
Ticketed Activities
The Makers’ Loft: Pastel Nagomi Art Workshop
At this therapeutic hands-on art workshop, participants can learn the technique of drawing with fingers and use soft pastels to create their own soothing Pastel Nagomi Art Piece.
- Venue: SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall Level 7
- Price: $9/pax
- Date and Time: 19 – 20 September 2026 | 1pm – 2:30pm, 3pm – 4:30pm
The Makers’ Loft: TCM Cold Brew Tea Workshop
Discover and learn about the different flavours of traditional Chinese herbs and its benefits. Explore different herbal blends and create your own tea bag based on your personal preferences.
- Venue: SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall Level 7
- Price: $9/pax
- Date and Time: 20 September 2026 | 5pm – 5:30pm, 5:30pm – 6pm, 6pm – 6:30pm, 6:30pm – 7pm
The Makers’ Loft: Tea Whisking & Painting Workshop
Learn the traditional art of Chinese Song-style tea whisking using traditional techniques and antique tea bowls.
- Venue: SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall Level 7
- Price: $9/pax
- Date and Time: 19 September 2026 | 5pm – 5:45pm and 6:15pm – 7pm
A Voyage of Voices: Moonbound
- Venue: SCO Concert Hall
- Price: $30 *Exclusive Culture Pass Ticket Bundle: 2 tickets for $50 with promo code <SCOCP2>*
- Date and Time: 19 September 2026 | 3pm – 4:15pm and 7:30pm – 8:45pm
SCCC’s Chief Executive Officer Alvin Tan said: “Through the festival, we hope to encourage our visitors to partake in Mid-Autumn traditions such as going on lantern walks, eating mooncakes, gazing at the moon and more, and in doing so, we hope to connect our visitors with local Chinese heritage, promote family bonding, and bring festive cheer to the Central Business District.”
SCO’s Executive Director Terence Ho said: “We are delighted to partner with SCCC again this Mid-Autumn Festival to create an occasion for families to come together and celebrate. Through A Voyage of Voices: Moonbound, we hope to present the festival in a fresh and engaging way through Chinese orchestral music and storytelling, and offer audiences of all ages an enjoyable way to experience the spirit of Mid-Autumn.”
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at SCCC & SCO Mid-Autumn Family FUN 2026!
Bring your family down and Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at SCCC & SCO Mid-Autumn Family FUN 2026! There is a wide range of programmes and activities for the adults to kids, great for family bonding and fun time, as well as with your friends too!
For more information on Mid-Autumn Family FUN (MAFF) 2026 jointly organised by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), please visit https://singaporen.sg/maff